Kathmandu Valley Full Day Tour

1–7 hours Free cancellation

Kathmandu Durbar Square — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

swayambhunath Temple(monkey temple) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu includes several prominent religious monuments. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a World Heritage site located in front of the old royal palace, and learn about the former Kathmandu Kingdom from your professional guide. Continue on to see the Tibetan Buddhist stupa of Swayambhunath and visit Pashupatinath Temple — a shrine that honors Lord Shiva — both sacred sites designated by UNESCO. Finish at the imposing Bouddhanath stupa, the largest in Kathmandu Valley. Full-day tour of Kathmandu landmarks Visit the UNESCO-listed Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath stupa and Pashupatinath Temple Marvel at the sacred Bouddhanath stupa Learn about Tibetan Buddhism from a knowledgeable guide .

Visit the UNESCO-listed Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath stupa and Pashupatinath Temple
Learn about Tibetan Buddhism from a knowledgeable guide

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At a glance

Duration: 1–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: German, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Nepal Social Treks and Expedition

Ages: Adults (1–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional local guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Entrance fee to visit UNESCO sites ( approx 2500.00 NPR per person

Itinerary

Stop 1

1 h 30 min Admission not included

We will collect you from your hotel about 9-30 am and take you on day tour and the Tour starts with a tour to Swayambhunath Stupa also known as Monkey Temple, which is located on a hillock 3 km west of Kathmandu, it is one of the holiest Buddhist Chaityas in Nepal. It is said to have evolved spontaneously when the valley was created out of a primordial lake more than 2,000 years ago. This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal and has numerous shrines and monasteries on its premises.
Hanuman Dhoka

2 hours Admission not included

Then, we will take you to visit Kathmandu Durbar Squire which is situated in the heart of old Kathmandu city at Basantapur, it never fails to impress first-time visitors with its ensemble of palaces, courtyards, and temples built during the Malla period. The Durbar Square includes the Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace, the historic seat of the royalty; the magnificent Taleju Temple towering more than 40 meters; Kumari Ghar, the residence of the Living Goddess, Kumari; Ashok Vinayak, also called Kathmandu Ganesh, a temple without a filial ; and Kal Bhairav, the God of Wrath. The capital takes its name from the giant pagoda of Kasthamandap, which is said to have been built out of a single tree. Since the time of the Malla kings, the Durbar Square has been the city’s social, religious and political focal point.
Stop 3

1 h 30 min Admission included

In the afternoon, after visiting the Kathmandu Durbar squire, We will visit Bouddhanath Stupa which is located 8km to the east of downtown Kathmandu, Bauddhanath is one of the most imposing landmarks in Kathmandu, visible as soon as you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport. It is the largest stupa in the Kathmandu Valley and is the center of Tibetan Buddhism.
Pashupatinath Temple

1 h 30 min Admission not included

In the last, You will drive to Pasupatinath Temple which is located 5 km east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva is considered one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world. The two-tiered pagoda with golden roofs and silver doors houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple existed before 400 A.D. Near the Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River lies Guheswari, where, according to mythology, a portion of Sati Devi, Lord Shiva’s consort, fell when a grief-stricken Shiva wandered aimlessly across the earth carrying her dead body on his shoulders following her self-immolation. After visiting all 4 places, we will take you back to your hotel in Kathmandu.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pick up from your Hotel

Using your ticket

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants